sock puppetry
noun/ˈsɒk pʌpɪtri/
/ˈsɑːk pʌpɪtri/
[uncountable]- the art and skill of making and using a type of puppet made from a sock, that you put over your hand
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- the act of creating and using a false online identity, usually in order to promote your own opinions
- Sock puppetry can be used to artificially boost the support for a particular position or belief.
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